The Pirates' mini-camp begins tomorrow in Bradenton.... just 35 days until Spring Training begins, 81 days until major league opening day, and 87 days until the minor league opening day (not that anyone here is counting, of course....)

Meanwhile, the Caribbean leagues continue with their playoffs. The Mexican Pacific...

RHP Joe Martinez, who came to the Pirates from the Giants (with John Bowker) in July, was removed from the Pirates' 40-man roster and designated for assignment. That frees up a roster spot for newly signed starter Kevin Correia. Martinez joined the Indy Indians...